Shift Supervisor, Refineries

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Front-Line Leader supervises a shift team of operators to ensure safe, continuous 24/7 refinery operations. This role is accountable for safe shift execution in a continuous-process refinery environment, coordinating operators and responding to abnormal conditions.

This role supports 24/7 coverage and requires rotating shifts (12-hour day/night rotation), weekends/holidays, overtime, and call-out response during upsets or emergencies.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, corporate and industry standards.
• Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Process data and information for daily report, inventory and other data; as required (e.g. Prod Sheet, Cat change tracking).
• Conduct shift turnover and ensure clear communication of operating status.
• Coordinate unit operations, alarms response, and field rounds; maintaining a safe workplace and clean housekeeping environment.
• Enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
• Initiate notifications and escalation during process upsets/emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S Canada standards, Process Safety Management , Management of Change (MOC), and local environmental compliance programs.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current holder of BC or Inter-provincial minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate or equivalent experience; post-secondary preferred.
• 3–7 years operations experience in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally a background in a petrochemical or refinery setting with lead/supervisory experience.
• Prior refinery, chemical, terminal, or continuous-process manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of continuous-process refinery operations and unit controls (DCS/SCADA knowledge is applicable).
• Expertise in safe work practices (permit-to-work, LOTO) and emergency response protocols.
• Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems is preferred. 
• Ability to work extended hours (including off hours and weekends).
• Occasional travel for training or meetings is required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to climb stairs/tanks, work at heights, read gauges/displays, respond to alarms, and work safely in PPE.
• Extended standing/walking and occasional lifting as required. 

GFL Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future. 
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits—with premiums fully covered by GFL. 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
• Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful

completion of required medical, physical, drug and alcohol testing.

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